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Cellular Signal Boosting Systems

By Ryan Temple | February 6, 2024 |

What is a Cellular Signal Boosting System? A cellular signal boosting system, also called distributed antenna system (DAS), is a way to improve your cell reception inside of a building.  Why are Cellular Signal Boosting Systems Important? Nowadays, 80% of mobile usage is indoors whereas ten years ago, it wasn’t even half of that number!…

How to Facilitate a Large Deployment of IP Surveillance Cameras

By Ryan Temple | February 6, 2024 |

How do you manage 100, 500, or even 1,000 IP video surveillance cameras? By planning and partnering with the right technology vendorWhen implementing a large scale of IP surveillance cameras it is key that the technology is appropriately connected, operated and strategically placed. Doing so is an integral part of setting your company up for…

Security Equipment Leasing Options

By Ryan Temple | December 22, 2023 |

Safety and security equipment is essential in many businesses and municipalities. These systems help keep your customers, employees, tenants, and citizens safe. However, the upfront cost of buying and installing safety systems can be expensive right out of the gate. In order to help our customers afford the security they need, we offer leasing options…

Not Just for Calling Home, Smartphones Can Manage Your Building

By Ryan Temple | October 30, 2022 |

Smartphones have evolved from the convergence of many technologies into a single hand-held device. Today’s smartphones provide cameras, video recorders, personal computers, text messengers, social networkers, schedulers, movie players, TVs, boarding passes, game sources and an almost infinite number of applications. Because of the smartphone’s incredible connectivity, elements of the home, office and business may…

5 Reasons You Know it’s Time to Rethink your Access Control System Architecture

By Ryan Temple | October 4, 2022 |

Technology evolves quickly. Information technology and computing power have been estimated to have increased in volume by 30,000 times in the 30 years or so since the inception of the worldwide internet. Devices and systems that today are older than ten years are likely outdated and possibly cumbersome. In many cases, Physical Access Control Systems…

Access Control Systems

By Ryan Temple | August 30, 2022 |

The Role of Technology Designed For Senior Living Facilities Today – Securing Senior Living Part #3 During part 2 of this blog series, we discussed the advanced technological capabilities of wandering management technology and its importance in the assisted living industry. Now, let’s understand access control technology. Update your Access Control System Regularly Read about…

Security Needs of Property Managers

By Ryan Temple | August 21, 2022 |

Security managers of residential or commercial buildings that hold numerous individual units, such as apartments, office suites or senior care facilities, can be faced with a barrage of security problems. On any given day, there may be numerous lock-outs, security breaches and/or unauthorized entries. Lock Replacement Securing a building with multiple tenants is a challenging…

Why Managed Access Control Services Make Sense

By Ryan Temple | July 22, 2022 |

Understanding the Features Available Can Change your Security System for the Better Access Control Systems Whether you are searching for a basic control system for your small business, multi-tenant housing as a retailer, or multisite organizations, a common required trend exists among all: an advanced feature set and a large cardholder database. The basic management…

5 Facts About IP Access Control Technology

By Ryan Temple | June 4, 2022 |

Access control has a lot of challenges to overcome, and smart users seek out information before laying down valuable money and committing themselves to a system. Unfortunately, access control is about more than monitoring — it can be the difference between a very expensive breach and the value of a secure location. 1. Licensing is…

5 Signs that Your Access Control System Needs an Urgent Upgrade

By Ryan Temple | June 4, 2022 |

Understanding signs that your access control system needs an upgrade represents a critical component of maintaining a secure building, while staying up to date with technology. 1. Yearly Checks: Do you currently conduct yearly checks on your access control system’s condition? Reviewing your access control system each year should be adapted as a best practice…